What Service Do You Need?
Immigration Fingerprinting
Citizenship Application
CPIC Background Check
Record Suspension / Pardon
U.S. Entry Waiver
Our 4-Step Process
Book Appointment
Visit Our Office
We Submit to RCMP
Get Results by Email / Mail
Our Fingerprinting & Identification Services in Toronto
Electronic (Digital) Fingerprinting
$65.00 (Tax Included)
*RCMP processing fee of $25 may apply
We capture and submit fingerprints electronically to RCMP in real-time, ensuring fast processing and accurate results.
Commonly Required For:
- Employment background checks
- Canadian citizenship & PR
- Immigration applications
- Record suspension / pardon
- U.S. waiver applications
- International visas
- Legal name change
Ink-and-Roll Fingerprinting
$65.00 (Tax Included)
Discounts available for additional same-day sets
Traditional ink fingerprinting service for applications requiring physical forms and international submissions.
Accepted For:
- FBI (FD-258 card)
- Philippines
- Nigeria
- Singapore
- South American countries
- Other international jurisdictions
Quick & Easy – Completed in about 10 minutes
| Digital Fingerprinting | 24–72 Hours (RCMP Applied) |
| CPIC Background Check | Same Day |
| Ink Fingerprinting | Same Day |
| Record Suspension | 6–12 Months |
| U.S. Waiver | 4–6 Months |
- RCMP accredited fingerprinting agency
- Two accessible GTA locations
- Certified fingerprint technicians
- Real-time submissions
- Services for Canada, U.S., and international use
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
F.I.P.S. (Fingerprints, Identifications and Pardons Services) is an RCMP-accredited fingerprinting agency authorized to provide digital and ink fingerprinting services in Canada in compliance with federal government regulations.
F.I.P.S. has two convenient locations in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), making it easy for clients from Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Scarborough, and surrounding areas to access our services.
We offer:
- Electronic (Digital) Fingerprinting
- Ink-and-Roll (Traditional) Fingerprinting
- Ink-to-Digital Conversion
- CPIC – Canadian Police Information Checks
Our staff will help you choose the correct service based on your application requirements.
Digital fingerprinting involves capturing fingerprints electronically and submitting them directly to the RCMP in real time, which significantly reduces processing times—often to as little as 72 hours.
Electronic fingerprints are commonly required for:
- Employment and security clearance (PSPC, Controlled Goods)
- Canadian citizenship and permanent residence
- Immigration and visa applications
- Record Suspension (Pardon) applications
- U.S. Waiver applications
- Name change and adoption
- Licensed medicinal cannabis producers
Ink-and-roll fingerprinting is typically required for international background checks and foreign government agencies. It is used when electronic submission is not accepted.
We provide ink fingerprinting for submissions to many countries, including:
- United States (FBI FD-258)
- Philippines (NBI)
- Nigeria
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Iran
- South America and other international jurisdictions
- Electronic (Digital) Fingerprinting: $65.00 (tax included)
An additional $25.00 RCMP processing fee may apply - Ink-and-Roll Fingerprinting: $65.00 (tax included)
Discounts available for extra ink sets done on the same visit
- Electronic fingerprinting: Processing may take as little as 72 hours, depending on the RCMP and the requesting agency.
- Ink fingerprinting: Timelines depend on the receiving country or organization.
Appointments are recommended to ensure faster service and minimal wait time. However, availability may vary by location.
You must bring:
- Valid government-issued photo ID (passport, driver’s licence, PR card, etc.)
- Any forms or reference numbers provided by the requesting authority
Yes. Our electronic fingerprints are submitted directly to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and are accepted by federal, provincial, and municipal agencies across Canada.
Absolutely. Our experienced staff will review your requirements and guide you toward the correct fingerprinting or police check service, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Yes. F.I.P.S. follows strict privacy, security, and RCMP compliance standards to protect all personal and biometric information.